At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
The Professional On Call at Fire Rescue performs responsible work with limited supervision, specializing in the invoicing of a variety of commodities, service, supplies, and equipment for Orange County Fire and Rescue. Work involves communicating with department staff, vendors and other Orange County divisions including Finance and Procurement on purchasing, receiving, shipping, invoicing problems and reviewing requisitions.
Position provides limited weekly and annual work hours and offers schedule flexibility. Scheduling conducted by the respective site supervisor in conjunction with the employee’s availability.

General Functions

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Possess and maintain reliable work habits.
• Ability to use a computer terminal for data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to reliably initiate and complete work assignments/projects.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with peers, managers, and the public, on both individual and group levels.
• Familiarity with office practices, procedures, and equipment (e.g, copiers, calculators, faxes, multi-line telephones, voice mail, and electronic mail).Orange County staff regarding purchasing matters.
• Reviews and monitors expenditures and make suggestions for budget expenditures and transfers.
• Assists in the development of the specifications for Invitation for Bid process; review sole source and emergency purchases. Prepares changes orders as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in procurement, accounts payable, contract administration or a closely related field.

Preferences
Experience in Access (or other similar systems)
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as Internet navigation
Knowledge of County or Government purchasing and contract procedures

Open Date: 10/26/2024
Close Date: 11/26/2024

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 410 - From $15.81 to $19.89
FLSA Status:

Placement based on Education and Experience

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
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Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.